Simeon blesses Jesus – Luke 2:25-35

Simeon, (a right living and very devout man of faith), was frequently in the Temple meditating and in a constant state of anticipation of the most significant foretold event in the Jewish faith – the arrival of the Jewish Messiah.

When Joseph and Mary were in at the Temple in Jerusalem for the redemption of Jesus as the first born and the purification of His mother, Mary, as per the Law of Moses in the first five books of the Bible.

By this time he was a very old man who had been told by God, as a much younger man that he would definitely see Jesus the Jewish Messiah before he died.
When Simeon saw Jesus he took Him in his arms and praised God. Simeon made a Prophetic and Powerful Predictive Statement about Jesus and the purpose of His Life.
Also see the reading below from verses 29-32 and verses 34-35.

In Hebrew Simeon means: hearing or listening.

The word Messiah, in Hebrew and the word Christ, in Greek mean: Anointed One.

Background Reading: – Simeon blesses Jesus

2:25 Now a man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. This man was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the one who would comfort Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.

27 Led by the Spirit, he went into the Temple. When the parents brought the child Jesus to do for him what was customary under the Law, 28 Simeon took the infant in his arms and praised God, saying,

29 “Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace according to your promise,30 because my eyes have seen your salvation,31 which you prepared for all people to see—32 a light that will reveal salvation to unbelievers and bring glory to your people Israel.”

33 Jesus’ father and mother kept wondering at the things being said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and told Mary, his mother, “This infant is destined to cause many in Israel to fall and rise. Also, he will be a sign that will be opposed. 35 Indeed, a sword will pierce your own soul, too, so that the inner thoughts of many people might be revealed.”Luke 2:25-35